[RunnerSwim6]

I'm 5'9'' and am curious if there are any other "vertically challenged" guys out there, that have an R1... Do y'all have any problems? How tall would you have to be?

 

[Monolith]

At least tall enought at the inseam so your toes touch the ground!!!! I think the seat height on the bike is 29.5 inches so anything above that is good. My friend Joey is 5'2" he had to take a little bit of the padding out of the seat but he manages just fine.

Me I'm 6'1 so no problems there. You shoud be fine.

 

[RunnerSwim6]

On Yamaha's Website it says's the seat height is 32.8 inches... Would that be some difference?

 

[caliboy02r1]

i'm 5'8 and sometimes i can sit on it flat footed barely, but most of the time my heel is off the ground just a lil, you'll be fine, my roomate is 5'7" and rides an r1 also.

 

[-O-P-U-S-]

Im 5'9" and I can sit flat footed no prob on my 04

 

[RunnerSwim6]

How much do y'all guys weigh? I'm a very slim, lean guy from running swimming and biking... Just curious!

 

[bwalker]

i am 5'10' at 150lbs, and I could sit on it just fine. I have no issues with my 02, and they felt like they were the same height, within an inch or so. hope that helps

 

[RunnerSwim6]

Thanks it helps alot... What is the Ideal height for the bike anyhow? I mean, what height and weight would be the best for the performance?
Enough legs to put your knee down.... Enough weight for traction on the tire, but not too much to slow the bike down... Anybody want to take a logical guess or give their thoughts on the perfect physique for riding the R1? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Ksths2]

i'm 5' 7" at 160 and i can't touch but one foot, lol, i had to slam mine....i know i know, i'm pratically a midget...

 

[Mackz]

At 6' and 210 I fitted just right at the show. It's going to be a handful for people under 5'8" but certainly not a big deal. The Kawasaki seemed smaller and lower. :dunno

 

[YZFR1Freak]

I'm 5-9 5-10ish. I can sit flat footed on my 2000 R1 no prob. In fact I don't recall having a problem sitting on a bike and touching the ground ever (except for when I was younger and shorter.)

 

[YZFR1Freak]

How much do y'all guys weigh? I'm a very slim, lean guy from running swimming and biking... Just curious!

I'm 5-9, 5-10ish, 175lbs


Brown hair, brown eyes.... J/K

 

[Monolith]

At 6' and 210 I fitted just right at the show. It's going to be a handful for people under 5'8" but certainly not a big deal. The Kawasaki seemed smaller and lower. :dunno

6'1 235, that's one of the reasons I switched from getting the zx-10. It's smaller than a 636. I need all the leg room I can get :rock

 

[Ronin R1]

I'm 5'6 and my wife is 5'5 we are on our toes but neither of us have a problem riding the R1.

 

[quickshifterGTS]

6ft 140..yeah leight weight=more performance!:finger

 

[echo7]

6ft 140..yeah leight weight=more performance!:finger

Ok so a midget on r1 = busa ownage ?

 

[Ghost_Reaper]

maybe, cause on my 98 that has only slip on i stay dead even with 03 gixxer 1k until top speed, yeah im light..

 

[QuicksilveR1]

5'10, 140lbs, I fit fine on my '03 and have no problem tossing it through turns.

 

[lucky]

My girl has an R1 Limited Ed and she weighs 114 lbs and is only 5 foot 4 inches. AND SHE REALLY RIDES HARD !

 

[FIXTITS]

wear boots with a heel dude